I used to pass this restaurant often when there was a Clothes Mentor next door. I decided to try…read morethem for lunch via DoorDash. I ordered samosa (2 in one order) and Shahi paneer lunch with naan. There was plenty of sauce and more rice than I needed. I love cheese anyway but the paneer was good. I don't frequent the area but may consider dine in to experience the service for a full review.

Visited with a friend after we came across a social media post sharing that Maharani is the oldest…read moreoperating Indian restaurant in Charlotte! The lunchtime atmosphere was calm and service was quick. All of the food was delicious and the portions were great. Will definitely visit again for more paneer!

I got takeout the other night from this restaurant ! The taste is so amazing and yum…read more I loved all the flavors in rice and how aromatic it is The pastries tasted so good too ! I would recommend this place to someone if they love indian food

The food was delicious as always. We had the weekend special THALAPAKATTU GOAT BIRYANI. The…read moreappetizer DOSA was a feather lite thin crepe with dipping sauces. The flavors were amazing. Our son saw our location and had us bring him Chicken Tikka Masala with garlic naan bread. The waiter was very pleasant and so was the atmosphere.

The smashed potatoes were excellent! Such and interesting flavor with the cilantro and lime. Spicy…read moresauce too. The chicken tikka boti rice bowl was lovely. Very good portion size and delicious flavor. Being in a food hall meant it was a fun atmosphere with seating just for this place or the choice to sit in more open area with other patrons. We wish that we were hungrier or so we could have ordered more things.

Really great atmosphere and experience for my pickup order. Friendly and kind cashiers and place…read morewas really clean. I got the Gobi manchurian and it was really good. The wings were cooked very well but a bit underseasoned for my taste. The chai was perfect! Will return to try some other dishes when I am back in the area.

very good food and good pricing! would definitely recommend. They have a bar area and good room…read morebetween seating

Absolutely delicious chicken tikka masala! I love how tomato forward this version is. The mild is…read moredefinitely just that, mild with zero spice. While I like that, you never know what the starting spice level the first time you try something is, so if you like a slight kick I'd start with medium! I'll try that next time we order which will be soon based on how good this was! The rice was perfect and fluffy and soaked up the beautiful sauce so well. Don't forget the garlic naan! We did carry out and it was packaged well. Can't wait to return soon!

Best Indian food you can get in Uptown especially during lunch. Secret is to stick to the South…read moreIndian dishes (ie NOT the typical butter chicken/tikka masala/saag/naan) Get the biryani and whatever other South Indian curry dishes they have that are fresh and you'll get a solid authentic tasting meal.

Not bad for a quick Indian takeaway place. I was in Charlotte on business and this place is…read morebasically in my building so it is very convenient. There's a limited menu, but the portions are generous and the food is reasonably good, so it is a fair value.

Another hidden gem! This place is incredibly clean, modern, and sustainable packaging. Even though…read moreit was end of the night, the service was excellent and I was offered samples and recommendations. The staff had great vegetarian recommendations for me and meat options for my partner. The lemon rice has cashews and it was paired with the butter panner and Chala masala -- it was so good! Generous portions and it felt like home cooking. Coming back again!!!

Food is not hot enough- so while I wanted to eat there, I could tell from the taste I was given…read morethat I'd have to take it home and heat it up. Other than that- the service is so friendly and they work hard to find what items will suit your tastes! Great flavors and spice levels. Wish I could get a medium spiced not as sweet butter chicken- but with this buffet style and so many offerings I get that would be difficult.

Went to dinner here and was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was ! Service, menu,…read morequality and flavor all check!! Also good value for money. Great colorful decor and a pretty outside patio area too. Ample parking which is also always key for me. The owner frequented our table after to make sure everything' was good and we enjoyed it, always love that. Means they genuinely love their place. The place was busy after we got there and had a lot of take out going . We went with a few different dishes. They have plenty of choices for vegetarian and meat eaters. Also have a full bar, beer, wine and cocktails. The vegetable Manchurian was nice and hot in temperature. Nice spice level too. Lots of veggies in the wonderful sauce. Yum. I had the chicken vindaloo which is my go to . Extra hot and served with basmati rice this had a great spicy sauce and plenty of chicken and potatoes in it. Definitely could share it or have another meal . The garlic naan was really good and fluffy and came straight from the tandoor hot. Also had the chicken tikka masala on the table. Mild spice level and good amount of spice and I love the color of everything. Food took awhile to come out but it's worth it. The owner also sent us over a plate of a spongy chick peas flour savory cake off the menu . Super nice ! Fluffy spicy cake . Delicious and so nice of him! I've had this at home before but this was a nice version of it. Had a great dinner here. Always nice to discover a new Indian away from home. They seem to have the business down pat.

I recently tried Red Chillez Indian Cuisine and honestly had a pretty mixed experience overall. The…read morerestaurant itself had a nice atmosphere and the service was decent, but the food did not fully live up to expectations. The Gobi Manchurian was cooked far too crispy to the point where it felt hard and overfried instead of having that perfect balance of crunch and softness inside. The Malai Kofta was another disappointment because the kofta itself had a stretchy texture and tasted like it may not have been freshly made, though I will say the curry surrounding it was actually very flavorful, creamy, and enjoyable with good spice balance. Unfortunately, the naan was extremely dry and lacked the soft, buttery texture you would normally expect from fresh naan at an Indian restaurant. The Paneer Biryani also had an overwhelmingly strong masala flavor that completely dominated the dish and made it difficult to enjoy the other flavors or the paneer itself. Overall, there were a few good elements here and there, especially some of the curry flavors, but the food quality and textures across multiple dishes made the experience feel inconsistent.

This place has been highly anticipated by everyone who frequents the overstreet mall. I went for…read morelunch one day mostly due to lack of options. The service was... ok. I had never been before and the lady serving me didn't provide much insight into my options. I just went to the buffet and filled up my plate. Everything was flavorful, something's like the potato's were undercooked but overall I was happy with my food. I think it's getting more traffic due to chick fil a being under construction and Essex closing but once those two spots are open again (Essex is changing to Mariposa) there will be less foot traffic. I don't know if I'd go again. I can't say I'm an Indian food fan in general but this is just my opinion. If you're curious, definitely give it a try and see what you think.

As an Indian food lover I am super pumped that there is a new lunch spot Uptown. Even better that…read moreit is a buffet! They are located in the overpass mall, so it might be hard to find unless you are familiar with the vast network of sky bridges that connects all of the Charlotte banks. I recommend entering near the corner of Trade and Tryon! The food is phenomenal and they always make sure it is well stocked and fresh so feel free to load up your plate. Upon entering you will be greeted, and can let them know if you plan to eat in or dine out. If you are dining out they will fill up your water and show you to your table. Then feel free to hit the buffet. After you are done just head to the register and pay. It's quick and easy! I believe there is a slight up charge for a to go box but that is pretty standard for buffets. This may be my new favorite Indian lunch spot!